Why You Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries (Even When You’re Being Reasonable) You can know a boundary is fair… and still feel bad the moment you say it. You might notice: guilt immediately after saying no anxiety when someone seems disappointed the urge to soften, explain,...
Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings Most people who feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions don’t describe themselves that way. They say things like: “I just don’t want to upset anyone.” “I’m good at reading the room.” “I hate tension.” “If someone’s uncomfortable, I...
Why You Attract Emotionally Unavailable Partners Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut come into therapy with the same question, even if they phrase it differently: “Why do I keep ending up with emotionally unavailable partners?” “Why do I feel like...
Why Rest Feels Unsafe When You Grew Up Emotionally Unsupported Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut tell me something that feels confusing and even embarrassing: “I know I’m exhausted… but when I finally slow down, I feel anxious or uncomfortable.”...